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There are several of us who've posted with some detail on owning/operating early HPCR Cummins (3rd Gen).
FWIW, I can see 16-mpg pulling my 35' travel trailer. About 17,000-lbs as a combined rig.
4WD Dodge has a problematic front end. Slop. Then, the steering is also vague. Will be worth the time and money to R&R the whole thing. I'd recommend KONI FSD shock absorbers (Hendersons Lineup) as a start, along with polyurethane anti-roll bar bushings.
Verify, don't assume, ideal alignment, zero brake drag and no CAC system leaks.
Tire choice is worth 2-mpg on the annual average. I'd rather have commercial traction tires such as Bridgestone Duravis m700 versus the usual boy toy tires.
Front air dam low enough to be at lowest height of undercarriage protuberances (conveyor belting).
Do a search around here. Several trucks close to yours with good average numbers.
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